In 2007, while building an animated sequence for Michael Moore’s feature documentary, “Capitalism: A Love Story”, Eric became aware of Dr Stanislaw Burzynski and decided that his was a 'story that must be told'. And so, armed with over decade of experience, he set about producing, writing and directing his first documentary. Three years later, BURZYNSKI, THE MOVIE was released.

In the Fall of 2014 - Eric Merola is released his third documentary in theaters across the United States (New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle), Second Opinion: Laetrile At Sloan-Kettering. It received favorable reviews from The New York Times, New Youf Daily News, San Francisco Chronicle, and 20 more national print publications. It also garnered a 45 second plug on CBS's internationally syndicated TV show "The Doctors" [watch]